Marshall County Job Description

Appraisal Technician I

Department: Appraisal Department Job Code: 125

Reports to: Appraisal/GIS Administrator DOT Reference: 206.387-034, 203.582-054

Date: November 2007

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Summary

Enter current appraisal data for tax purposes, using manual and digital footprints of buildings. Copy newly recorded deeds, on a daily basis. Sort and identify property parcel numbers for the mappers, including locating property on a map or orthophotographic image by parcel number, section, township and range, or by description. Make reproductions of maps and orthophotographic images. File maps and property record cards by the appraisal numeric system. Provide assistance and information to the public in a timely and courteous manner.

Essential Job Functions

A. Enter appraisal data provided by appraisers into the computer software system to establish files and records

1. Prepare current mapping data in report form in order to create new folders and new Property Record Cards
2. Enter appraisal data from field notes of appraisers into the computer
3. Sketch buildings into the computer from rough sketches submitted by the appraisers while insuring that the measurements are correct in all aspects and that they produce a complete representation of the structure
4. Retrieve pictures from CD and load into the computer system in accordance with established procedures
5. Enter information from current use applications provided Revenue
6. Copy new deeds, daily, that are received from the Probate Judge Office
7. Identify parcel numbers and sorts deeds for the mappers
8. Enter data from business personal property returns

B. Assist customers in the office by providing information and records

1. Provide appraisal data to the general public and other agencies as required
2. Assist taxpayers in filing business personal property forms
3. Reproduce property record cards, maps and orthophotography
4. Assists other departments by providing information and records, as needed
5. Assist the public with the use of the Marshall County web page, and GIS system

C. File a variety of records and reports

1. File deeds in mapping work files in the correct geographical sequence
2. File property record cards geographically by parcel number
3. File appraisal field cards by the correct geographical sequence
4. File and maintains maps by the correct geographical sequence
5. File business personal property returns

D. Attend training as required and perform additional duties periodically as needed

1. Assist in training of new employees
2. Provide tax data, maps, or other information to attorneys, fee appraisers, abstractors, etc
3. Provide explanations of procedures to other employees as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment

2. Knowledge of filing systems, including both alphabetic and numeric

3. Knowledge of the Code of Alabama, Title 40 as it pertains to property tax

4. Ability to enter appraisal data in the computer system at a reasonable rate of speed

5. Ability to read and comprehend departmental rules and regulations, procedures, and instructions

6. Ability to operate and use computer and computer related software

7. Ability to use the appraisal CAMA software

8. Ability to use the APEX computerized drawing program

9. Ability to fully utilize the orthophotographic software program

10. Ability to understand verbal instructions and directives

11. Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations with or without use of a calculator

12. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, departments and public

13. Ability to communicate effectively with the general public, taxpayers, and fee appraisers and other business people in a polite and courteous manner

14. Ability to write clearly and legibly

15. Ability to maintain and organize information within closely prescribed systems and procedures

16. Physical capacity to pick up and move heavy file books

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree in computer science or office management or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in using computer software to establish and maintain property records, including sketching property preferred.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification. All incumbents may not perform all job duties listed and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.